A Massachusetts man who lied on his application for federal coronavirus business stimulus funds and then used some of the $400,000 he received to pay his mortgage has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, federal prosecutors said.… MORE
Category Archives: coronavirus
Massachusetts to distribute 2 million COVID-19 tests
Massachusetts is distributing another 2 million COVID-19 free testing kits this week, state health officials said Monday.… MORE
US making COVID antiviral drug more available at test sites
The White House on Thursday announced more steps to make the antiviral treatment Paxlovid more accessible across the U.S. as it projects COVID-19 infections will continue to spread over the summer travel season.… MORE
RI devotes $4.8 million to boost outdoor activities
Rhode Island is distributing $4.8 million in grants to 21 business entities, including seven cities and towns to support restaurants and other businesses with outdoor activities, expanding al fresco dining and sales that began at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.… MORE
CVS, feds reach agreement on vaccine portal accessibility
CVS Pharmacy has reached a settlement with federal prosecutors that will ensure the company’s online vaccination scheduling portal remains fully accessible to people with disabilities, officials said Monday.… MORE
Holy Cross, Fauci’s alma mater, to name building after him
The College of the Holy Cross is naming its science center after Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of its most famous alumni, the school said Monday.… MORE
Fauci named keynote speaker at Roger Williams U commencement
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, will deliver the keynote address at Roger Williams University’s commencement ceremony, the Rhode Island school announced Monday.… MORE
Biden COVID coordinators leaving in April, Jha to take over
President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients and his deputy Natalie Quillian are leaving the administration next month, the White House announced Thursday. They will be replaced by Dr. Ashish Jha, the dean of the Brown University School of Public Health.… MORE
Masks are now optional in most Rhode Island school districts
In most school districts across Rhode Island, masks became optional on Monday. … MORE
Military prepares to leave Rhode Island hospitals
Nearly two dozen members of a military medical team that helped ease the burden on overwhelmed hospital personnel during the COVID omicron surge are getting ready to leave Rhode Island after nearly seven weeks. … MORE
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